Fall Protection Equipment Inspection

OSHA 1926 Subpart M inspection of personal fall arrest system (PFAS) components: harness, lanyard, anchor, SRL, connectors. Required before each use plus annual competent-person inspection.

Inspection Details

• Inspection type
  Select whether this is a pre-use inspection or an annual competent-person inspection.
• Inspector name
  Name of the person completing the inspection.
• Inspection date and time
  Date and time the inspection was completed.
• Equipment identification
  Record the equipment ID, asset tag, or serial number for the PFAS set being inspected.
• Competent person present for annual inspection
  Required for annual inspections completed by a competent person.

Harness

• Webbing free of cuts, frays, burns, abrasion, and chemical damage
  Inspect all load-bearing webbing for visible damage, discoloration, hardening, melting, or contamination.
• Stitching intact with no pulled, broken, or loose threads
  Check all stitching, especially at load-bearing attachment points and adjuster locations.
• D-rings, buckles, and adjusters undamaged and functioning
  Verify hardware is not bent, cracked, corroded, deformed, or seized and that buckles and adjusters operate smoothly.
• Labels, markings, and inspection tags legible
  Manufacturer labels, capacity markings, and inspection tags must be present and readable.
• Harness shows no evidence of previous fall arrest loading
  Remove from service if the harness has arrested a fall or shows signs of shock loading.

Lanyard / SRL

• Lanyard webbing or rope free of cuts, frays, burns, abrasion, and chemical damage
  Inspect the full length of the lanyard or lifeline for wear, damage, contamination, or deformation.
• Energy absorber not deployed or damaged
  Check that the shock absorber has not been deployed and shows no signs of elongation, tearing, or activation.
• SRL housing, cable/webbing, and retraction function normal
  For self-retracting lifelines, verify the housing is intact, the line retracts smoothly, and the locking mechanism engages properly.
• Connectors on lanyard or SRL are undamaged and self-closing
  Check hooks, carabiners, and snap hooks for deformation, cracks, corrosion, gate damage, and proper self-closing action.
• SRL or lanyard identification and inspection markings legible
  Verify the equipment identification, manufacturer markings, and inspection status are readable.

Anchor & Connectors

• Anchor point is approved for PFAS use and properly installed
  Confirm the anchor is intended for personal fall arrest use and is installed per manufacturer instructions and site procedure.
• Anchor shows no visible damage, corrosion, deformation, or looseness
  Inspect the anchor structure, fasteners, and attachment point for wear, cracks, rust, movement, or other deficiencies.
• Connectors are compatible and fully engaged
  Verify connectors are compatible with the anchor and other PFAS components and are fully closed and locked.
• No evidence of gate roll-out, side loading, or improper attachment
  Check for improper loading conditions, cross-loading, or attachment methods that could compromise connector performance.
• Anchor and connector inspection records current
  For annual inspections, verify the inspection record is current and traceable to the equipment ID.

Documentation & Removal from Service

• Any deficiency found was tagged and removed from service
  Any damaged, missing, or non-compliant PFAS component must be removed from service immediately.
• Corrective action documented
  Describe the deficiency, action taken, and disposition of the equipment.
• Inspector signature
  Signature confirming the inspection was completed and findings are accurate.